Creamy Dreamy Seafood Fiesta Soup Sopa Cremosa Mariscos

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons / 6g)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound (450g) cod or halibut fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 pound (225g) mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1/2 pound (225g) scallops, patted dry
• 6 cups (1.4 L) fish or seafood stock (or chicken stock if unavailable)
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc) - optional
• 2 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges